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Sherwin Gardner

SHERWIN GARDNER

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BIOGRAPHY
Although still in his mid-twenties, this young singer, composer and producer is presently riding a crest of success that is shipping him to genuine international recognition.

But his story begins at birth. The middle of seven siblings, Sherwins arrival into the world is nothing short of a miracle. His mother had fallen ill where doctors feared she had cancer. Thankfully tests turned up negative but it was discovered that Mrs. Gardner was 20 weeks into a pregnancy she was unaware of. She was advised to abort the foetus for fear that it would jeopardise her life or the baby would been born deformed. Despite several warnings from doctors, she refused to abort and Sherwin was born healthy and whole.

By the time he was five-years-old, he was singing and had taught himself the lyrics to Michael Jacksons, We are the World. From there his uncle, Kenny Patterson, took him in hand to prepare him for the stage. Sherwin made his public concert debut at the Himalaya Club, singing the Church classic He Touched Me.

That proved to be the launching pad for a music career that continues to hit new highs with every project Sherwin undertakes. Sherwin began touring at 16 and has since visited most of the Caribbean islands. At 17-years-old Sherwin produced and released his first album entitled Power in the Name. There followed 100% Sold Out, I Rather Jesus and a compilation One Step Closer to Zion featuring artistes produced by Sherwin as a joint project with fellow gospel artiste, Monty G of the Bahamas.

The big turning point was his 2002 release Leaning (Lion of Zion) which arguable was responsible for breaking Sherwin on international charts both in gospel/mainstream and projected him to a wider audience. The following year he established his own label Flow Masters Records building an exciting roster of Trinidadian talent. Out of that new-set up came Sherwins second international release Closer producing the No. 1 radio single He Died For Me (Hamalhamadla) which spent a staggering 21 weeks at the top spot on numerous Caribbean radio charts. That very same song also earned him Gospel Songwriter of the Year 2004 by the Copyright Organisation of Trinidad & Tobago (COTT), the islands most recognised music industry body.

Sherwin made a huge impact at the 2004 Marlin Awards, the Caribbeans official Gospel industry association. With his record-breaking 22 nominations he eventually picked up five awards including Ethnic Recording of the Year, Foreign Language Recording of the Year, Engineered Recording of the Year, Calypso/Soca Recording of the Year and Reggae Vocals of the Year marking the first time a non-Jamaican has ever won this category. Amongst the other accolades Sherwin has received he was awarded Most Impacting Artist at the 2002 Barbados Flame Gospel Awards.

As a producer he has stamped his mark on an impressive list of artists like Carlene Davis, Chevelle Franklyn, Pierre Sisters, Monty G, Tiko & Gitta, Vanessa Briggs, Shiselon, Spiritual Ninja and Jadee. As an artist he has shared the stage with many of the gospel greats: Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, BeBe Winans, CeCe Winans, Vickie Winans, Ben Tunker, Stitchie, Papa San, TD Jakes and others.

With his latest release Who I Am Sherwin professes the album as his most personal to date and uses the project to show a more eclectic side fusing R&B, Praise & Worship and Soul with more familiar island sounds Reggae, Soca and Dancehall. The album also marks a new direction as he penned an international management and licensing deal with growing UK label UB1 Music, making London his new international headquarters. Off the back of the new London agreement, his album Who I Am picked up Best Reggae/Dancehall album at the 2005 Urban Gospel Industry Awards.

The journey is only just beginning as he continues to break into as yet uncharted territories. More than just a singer or producer, Sherwin is a young man whose heart is focused on spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ.

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Member Since: 11/4/2005
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Elevation

Sherwin Gardner
Elevation
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Record Label: Flow City Records
Type of Label: Indie

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Posted by Sherwin Gardner on Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:49:00 PST

Nominated

Hay Guys I've just been nominated in two categories in this awards. I need your support you can vote for me by following this link. just copy it and paste it in your browser. thankshttp://rs6.net/tn.j...
Posted by Sherwin Gardner on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 08:41:00 PST

Elevation

The Journey to Elevation has just begun&.  The official release date of my new album Elevation is April 24th, 2007. This album is personal and the most cherished in my heart because of the tim...
Posted by Sherwin Gardner on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:18:00 PST

Hush in the Hill

As we take this journey I thought I should let you know that following my album I will be sending out my first book that gives a deeper look into my life. This will help you have a greater understandi...
Posted by Sherwin Gardner on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 11:21:00 PST